Rolled material dispenser

ABSTRACT

The rolled material dispenser of the present invention enables the user to securely grip the rolled material dispenser and safely cut rolled material installed within. The rolled material dispenser provides beveled corners allowing for better gripping and usage for users with decreased hand strength and dexterity. The user inserts the rolled material of their choice into the dispenser. The user opens the lid of the rolled material dispenser, pulls a desired length of material from the roll installed inside the dispenser device, and then closes the lid. Closing the lid secures the rolled material and positions the cutting device to sever the desired length of material. The cutting device travels along the track of the lid. The user slides the cutting device across the rolled material positioned underneath the lid to cut a portion of material from the roll installed within the dispenser.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims priority to and is a continuation in part ofU.S. patent application Ser. No. 62/672,434 entitled “ROLLED MATERIALDISPENSER” filed on May 16, 2018.

STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

Not Applicable.

REFERENCE TO A MICROFICHE APPENDIX

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RESERVATION OF RIGHTS

A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains materialwhich is subject to intellectual property rights such as but not limitedto copyright, trademark, and/or trade dress protection. The owner has noobjection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent documentor the patent disclosure as it appears in the Patent and TrademarkOffice patent files or records but otherwise reserves all rightswhatsoever.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates generally to a rolled material dispenser.The rolled material dispenser provides a rod that is secured in place byan endcap. The rod receives various types of rolled material includingbut not limited to gift wrap. The end cap of the rolled materialdispenser then secures the rod and material inside the dispenser body. Adispenser lid is attached to the dispenser body. The dispenser lidprovides a cutting apparatus, allowing the user to remove the desiredamount of rolled material from the roll. The dispenser also providesbeveled edges for easier gripping.

In the known art, the dispensers are difficult to grip for certainpersons. Users with arthritis and other conditions that affect handstrength and dexterity have difficulty gripping an object with so fewcontact surfaces. The present invention enables users with decreasedhand strength to cut the rolled material safely and effectively. Thebeveled edges of the present invention provide additional grippingsurface. The bevels provide contact points at various angles. The user'shand may contact the wrap cutting device in more locations and atdifferent angles.

The known art does not provide these beveled edges. The known art limitsthe amount of contact a person with decreased hand strength anddexterity can make with these devices, making it harder for them to usethese devices.

Similarly, the cutting devices of the known art are flush with thedispenser or generally small and unstable. Small or flat cutting devicesare difficult for users with decreased hand strength and dexterity togrip. The cutting device of the present invention provides a cuttingdevice with extended cutting body to allow the user to better and moresafely use the cutting device.

The rolled material dispenser of the present invention overcomes manydisadvantages of the known art. The rolled material dispenser providesbeneficial features not found in currently available devices. In view ofthe foregoing, the rolled material dispenser of the present invention iswell suited for providing a safe, effective method of dispensing andcutting rolled material. Therefore, the present invention is needed toprovide a more effective device for dispensing rolled material.

II. Description of the Known Art

Patents and patent applications disclosing relevant information aredisclosed below. These patents and patent applications are herebyexpressly incorporated by reference in their entirety.

U.S. Pat. No. 7,000,520 issued to Nichols et al. on Feb. 21, 2006 (the'520 patent) teaches a roll supporting slide cutter assemblyincorporating a traversable cutter tab that is capable of beingsupported within a carton enclosure associated with a wrap materialroll. The cutter assembly taught by the '520 patent extends lengthwisefrom the body. An edge of the rolled material is then unwound and makescontact with the cutter assembly. The cutting assembly then separatesthe section of rolled material from the roll contained within thecarton.

U.S. Pat. No. 7,424,843 issued to Guillory on Sep. 16, 2008 (the '843patent) teaches a wrapping paper storage device and dispenser. Thedevice taught in the '843 patent supports a sheet of wrapping paperbetween the top wall of the dispenser and a flap member. The flap memberprovides a flap slot. A cutter taught by the '843 patent traverses theflap slot, making contact with the hard flat polymeric sheet below. Thisseparates the material from the roll. The '843 patent also teaches thatthe cutter may be detachable and consist solely of a razor blade.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The rolled material dispenser of the present invention provides a safeand convenient method of cutting a portion of material from a roll ofthe material. This includes but is not limited to wrapping paper, saranwrap, plastic wrap, and foil. The rolled material dispenser provides adispenser body. A rod is located inside the dispenser body. The userplaces a roll of material onto the rod within the dispenser. The end capof the dispenser body rod secures the rod within the dispenser body. Theend cap and dispenser body end provide rod installation apertures thatsupport the rod and secure the rod in place.

The end cap, dispenser body, and lid provide at least one beveled edge.In one embodiment, the rolled material dispenser provides three bevelededges in which the front lower edge is not beveled. In anotherembodiment, the rolled material dispenser provides two beveled edges inwhich the front and rear upper edges are beveled. These bevels runhorizontally along the dispenser body, providing the user with acontoured contact area.

The lid of the wrap dispenser extends from the back of the dispenserbody, over the rolled material, and to the base of the dispenser body.The lid of the wrap dispenser provides at least one beveled edge. Thelid also provides a track and cutting device to sever a section of therolled material from the roll within the dispenser body.

The cutting device moves along the track in the dispenser lid. The trackruns horizontally along the front facing long edge of the dispenser. Thecutting device provides a blade that severs a segment of material fromthe roll, and an extended cutting body to allow the user to easily movethe cutting device along the track. The cutting device traverses thetrack along the width of the roll of material.

In one embodiment, the rolled material dispenser provides a stopper. Thestopper allows the user to utilize rolls of material that are shorterthan the rod in the rolled material dispenser. Turning a knob on thestopper allows the user to secure the stopper in place to secure theshorter roll of material on the rod within the rolled materialdispenser.

The present invention provides a method of quickly and easily removing asection of material from a roll of material. Many different materialssuch as wrapping paper and cooking foil are sold in rolls. The presentinvention allows persons with decreased hand strength and dexterity tosafely and effectively remove a section of the desired length from theroll.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a reliable method ofremoving a segment of unrolled material from a roll.

It is an object of the present invention to assist users with decreasedhand strength.

It is an object of the present invention to assist users with decreasedhand dexterity.

It is an object of the present invention to increase comfort of theuser.

It is an object of the present invention to allow for easier removal ofa segment of rolled material from a roll.

It is also an object of the present invention to provide anaesthetically pleasing design.

These and other objects and advantages of the present invention, alongwith features of novelty appurtenant thereto, will appear or becomeapparent in the course of the following descriptive sections and theattached drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

In the following drawings, which form a part of the specification andwhich are to be construed in conjunction therewith, and in which likereference numerals have been employed throughout wherever possible toindicate like parts in the various views:

FIG. 1A is a perspective view of one embodiment of the presentinvention;

FIG. 1B is a front view thereof;

FIG. 1C is a right side view thereof, the left side being a mirror imageof the right side view;

FIG. 1D is a perspective view of one embodiment of the presentinvention;

FIG. 1E is a right side view thereof, the left side being a mirror imageof the right side view;

FIG. 2A is a perspective view of a dispenser body of one embodiment ofthe present invention;

FIG. 2B is a sectional right side view thereof;

FIG. 2C is a right side view of one embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3A is a perspective view of the lid of one embodiment of thepresent invention;

FIG. 3B is a right side view thereof, the left side view being a mirrorimage of the right side view;

FIG. 4A is a perspective view of the end cap of one embodiment of thepresent invention;

FIG. 4B is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 5A is a perspective view of the cutting device of one embodiment ofthe present invention;

FIG. 5B is a right side view thereof, the left side view being a mirrorimage of the right side view thereof;

FIG. 6 is an environmental view of one embodiment of the presentinvention;

FIG. 7 is an environmental view thereof;

FIG. 8A is a perspective view of a stopper of one embodiment of thepresent invention;

FIG. 8b is a right side view thereof, the left side view being a mirrorimage of the right side view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a sectional view of one embodiment of the present invention;and

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the presentinvention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present invention relates generally to a rolled material dispenser100. The rolled material dispenser 100 provides cutting device 102 toremove a section of rolled material that is stored on rod 116 of rolledmaterial dispenser 100. The rolled material may be one of many materialsincluding but not limited to wrapping paper, aluminum foil, or plasticwrap.

FIGS. 1A-1C show an environmental view of one embodiment of the rolledmaterial dispenser 100. Rod 116 receives the rolled material of theuser's choice. End cap 112 secures rod 116 inside dispenser body 101.Lid 118 is attached to the dispenser body 101. Lid 118 extends over andcovers the rolled material inside dispenser body 101. Lid 118 alsocontacts dispenser lip 130.

The user dispenses the desired amount of material from the roll ofmaterial. The material to be removed from the roll is placed betweendispenser lip 130 and lid 118.

Cutting device 102 moves along track 108 to cut the material. The userslides the cutting device across the material by applying pressure tocutting body 104. The user then cuts the desired amount of material fromthe roll. The user cuts the material with the cutting device. Blade 106of cutting device 102 severs the segment of rolled material from theroll installed within the dispenser body.

In one embodiment, rolled material dispenser 100 provides bevel 120,bevel 122, and bevel 124. These bevels form a contoured surface of therolled material dispenser 100, allowing users with decreased handstrength and dexterity to more easily grip the rolled material dispenser100. Corner 123 of one embodiment is not beveled.

FIGS. 1D-1E show another embodiment of the present invention. differentviews of one embodiment of the present invention. Dispenser body 101 ofthis embodiment provides bevels 120, 122. Dispenser body providescorners 123, 125 that lead directly to the base to the front wall andthe rear wall without the bevel. In one embodiment, corners 123, 125 areninety degree angles.

FIGS. 2A-2C show a perspective view of one embodiment of the dispenser100. Dispenser body 101 provides dispenser base 126, a dispenser end 110forming a side wall 98, rod 116, dispenser lip 130, and connection arm133. Dispenser end 110 provides rod installation aperture 113, whichsupports rod 116 within the dispenser body. Dispenser end 110 alsoprovides at least one bevel. In this embodiment, dispenser end 110provides three bevels. Bevel 120, bevel 122, and bevel 124 form acontoured surface of the dispenser, allowing the user to easily grip andcarry the rolled material dispenser 100. Dispenser lip 130 serves as thesmooth surface across which the cutting device travels to sever thesegment of material from the roll. FIGS. 2b-2f show different views ofone embodiment of the dispenser body of the present invention.

The dispenser body 101 provides a housing for placement of the rod andthe rolled material. The dispenser body forms a side wall 98 atdispenser end 110 a partial top wall 96, a partial front wall 94, a rearwall 92, and a side opening 90 located at the end opposite of the sidewall 98. End cap attaches to the dispenser body 101 to form a side wall111 opposite side wall 98. In one embodiment, side wall 98 is an end capsimilar to end cap 112 that removably attaches the dispenser body 101.

Dispenser body 101 also provides a dispensing aperture 88. Lid 118adjusts between a closed position shown in FIG. 1 and an open positionshown in FIG. 2. The lid 118 adjusted to the closed position shown inFIG. 1 closes the dispensing aperture 88. Opening lid 118 exposes thedispensing aperture 88 to allow egress of the rolled material from thedispenser body 101 through the dispensing aperture 88. The user can thenclose the lid 118 to retain the rolled material and cut a portion of therolled material via the blade 106.

The dispensing aperture 88 creates an opening in the front and top ofthe dispensing body 101. The dispensing aperture extends from the frontwall 94 through the top wall. Lid 118 attaches to the top wall 96 andadjusts to the closed position to limit access into the dispensingdevice 101 through the top and front. Closing the lid 118 closes thefront and the top.

FIG. 2B also shows the exit 146 of the dispensing body. The front wall94 provides some separation from the dispenser lip 130 to form theadjustment aperture 144 and exit 146. The lid 118 and the front portion121 of the lid form a space between dispenser lip 130 such that the liddoes not contact the dispenser lip 130 of one embodiment. Such anadjustment aperture 144 extends downward from the track to the exitallowing removal of the portion of the material. The adjustment aperture144 also provides space such that the lid does not completely restrictmovement of the material at the cutting point.

FIGS. 3A and 3B show one embodiment of lid 118 of the rolled materialdispenser 100. Lid 118 provides track 108, cutting device 102, bevel120, and closing finger 132. The user opens lid 118 and unrolls thedesired length of material needed from the roll on rod 116. The desiredlength of material extends out of the dispenser body 101.

The user then closes lid 118 to contact and secure the material. Theclosed lid 118 limits movement of the material to allow for improvedcutting of the material. Closing lid 118 retains the segment of rolledmaterial in place and limits movement of the material. The lid 118 alsosecures the material in a flat position to assist with cutting thematerial.

The lid 118 pivotally attaches to the dispensing body. In oneembodiment, the lid 118 pivotally attaches to the top wall of thedispensing body. The lid provides an upper section 119 that forms a topportion of the lid 118. Bevel 120 angles downward from upper section119. Front section 121 extends vertically downward from the uppersection 119. The upper section 119 serves as a component of the top wallof the dispensing body to close the dispensing aperture along the top ofthe dispensing body. The front section 121 serves as a component of thefront wall of the dispensing body to close the dispensing aperture alongthe front of the dispensing body.

The user then moves cutting device 102 horizontally along track 108.This movement causes blade 106 of cutting device 102 to travel acrossthe material to sever the desired length of rolled material from theroll installed on rod 116. FIGS. 3b-3c show different views of the lidof one embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 4A and 4B show an end cap of one embodiment of the presentinvention. End cap 112 detaches from the dispenser to enable the user toinstall, remove, replace, or otherwise change the rolled material withinthe dispenser 100. The user removes end cap 112 to access the rod 116.With access to rod 116, the user can install, remove, replace, orotherwise change the rolled material installed on rod 116 of thedispenser 100.

End cap 112 provides rod installation aperture 114 and attachment finger115. Attachment finger 115 extends laterally outward from the ends ofthe dispensing body to support the rod. Rod installation aperture 114within the attachment finger 115 supports and secures rod 116. End cap112 removably attaches to dispenser body 101 for placement of rod 116between dispenser end 110 and end cap 112. Rod installation aperture 114of end cap 112 and rod installation aperture 113 of dispenser end 110support and suspend rod 116 inside dispenser body 101. In oneembodiment, rod 116 remains in a fixed position. In another embodiment,rod 116 rotates.

As discussed above, end cap 112 attaches to dispenser body 101.Attachment finger 133 of dispenser body 101 inserts into attachmentaperture 134 to attach the end cap 112 to dispenser body 101. The userremoves the attachment finger 133 from the attachment aperture 134 torelease the end cap 112 from the dispenser body 101.

End cap 112 provides at least one bevel. In this embodiment, there arethree bevels. Bevel 120, bevel 122, and bevel 124 begin at dispenser end110 and extend lengthwise along the dispenser lid 118 and dispenser body101 to end cap 112.

FIGS. 5A and 5B show cutting device 102 of the present invention.Cutting device 102 is located within track 108 of lid 118 of the rolledmaterial dispenser 100. Cutting body 104 extends outward away fromdispenser body 101. Blade 106 of cutting device 102 extends from thecutting device inward towards dispenser lip 130 of dispenser body 101.Blade 106 severs material contained between lid 118 and dispenser lip130 when moved horizontally along track 108. Cutting body 104 provides alarge gripping surface allowing the user to easily contact cutting body104 and move it along track 108 to remove a segment of material of thedesired length from the roll of material stored on rod 116.

FIGS. 6 and 7 show an environmental view of the dispenser body 101 ofone embodiment in use. The user lifts lid 118 and pulls the desiredamount of material 148 from the roll stored on rod 116 as shown in FIG.6.

After pulling the desired amount of the material 148 from the roll, theuser closes lid 118 as shown in FIG. 7. Closing lid 118 secures thematerial in place between lid 118 and dispenser lip 130. The closed lid118 positions cutting device 102 for use. The user then severs thematerial from the roll by sliding cutting device 102 along track 108.The user moves cutting device 102 along the track 108 across thematerial 148. Blade of cutting device 102 severs the material 148 fromthe roll to remove the desired amount of material 148 from the roll.

FIGS. 8A and 8B show stopper 136 of one embodiment of the presentinvention. Stopper body 138 of stopper 136 slides over rod 116. Rod 116inserts into opening 137 of the stopper 136. Fastener 142 of stopper 136secures the stopper 136 to rod 116. The knob 140 limits movement of thestopper 136 on the rod 116.

Turning fastener head 140 raises and lowers fastener 142. Fastener 142extends through the opening 137. The fastener 142 contacts rod 116 tosecure the stopper 136 onto the rod 116 and limit movement of thestopper 136 on the rod 116.

FIG. 9 shows a right side view of one embodiment of the rolled materialdispenser. Stopper 136 allows rod 116 to accept rolls of wrappedmaterial having different widths. The stopper 136 secures to the rod tolimit lateral movement of the rolled material.

Turning fastener head 140 in a first direction lowers fastener 142 tocontact rod 116 and secure stopper 136 in place. Turning fastener 140 ina second direction raises fastener 142 away from rod 116 to allow thestopper 136 to move freely along rod 116.

FIG. 9 also shows the travel path of the rolled material through an exit146 of the dispensing body. Adjusting the lid 118 to the closed positionforms an adjustment aperture 144 and exit 146. The lid 118 and the frontportion 121 of the lid form a space between dispenser lip 130 such thatthe lid does not contact the dispenser lip 130 of one embodiment. Suchan adjustment aperture 144 extends downward from the track to the exitallowing removal of the portion of the material. The adjustment aperture144 also provides space such that the lid does not completely restrictmovement of the material.

FIG. 10 shows an environmental view of one embodiment of the presentinvention. Stopper 136 secures a roll of material that is shorter thanrod 116 in place so that the user can safely and efficiently remove asegment of rolled material from a roll contained within the rolledmaterial dispenser. The user tightens fastener 140 to limit movement ofstopper 136 on the rod 116.

From the foregoing, it will be seen that the present invention is onewell adapted to obtain all the ends and objects herein set forth,together with other advantages which are inherent to the structure.

It will be understood that certain features and subcombinations are ofutility and may be employed without reference to other features andsubcombinations. This is contemplated by and is within the scope of theclaims.

As many possible embodiments may be made of the invention withoutdeparting from the scope thereof, it is to be understood that all matterherein set forth or shown in the accompanying drawings is to beinterpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.

What is claimed is:
 1. A rolled material dispensing device fordispensing a rolled material longitudinally forward from the device andcutting a portion of the rolled material, the device comprising: adispenser body in which the rolled material is positioned; a base of thedispenser body; a front wall of the dispenser body extending verticallyupward from the base; a top wall of the dispenser body; a dispensingaperture of the dispenser body located vertically above the front wallto provide an exit of the rolled material from the dispenser bodylongitudinally forward through the dispensing aperture; a lid secured tothe dispenser body wherein the lid adjusts to an open position thatexposes the dispensing aperture and a closed position that reduces avertical opening of the dispensing aperture, wherein the dispensingaperture is formed vertically between the front wall and the lid; ablade secured to the lid; a track in the lid wherein the blade travelslaterally across the track in the lid; and a dispenser lip secured tothe front wall wherein the dispenser lip extends longitudinally rearwardfrom the front wall and then extends vertically upward longitudinallybehind the front wall, wherein the dispenser lip extends verticallyabove the dispensing aperture at a position located longitudinallybehind the front wall.
 2. The device of claim 1, wherein the dispenserlip curves upward along a longitudinal axis when extendinglongitudinally rearward from the front wall, wherein the dispenser lipis fixed to the front wall, wherein the dispenser lip extendslongitudinally behind the front wall towards a rear wall of thedispenser body.
 3. The device of claim 2 further comprising: a front endof the dispenser lip located below the dispensing aperture, wherein thefront end of the dispenser lip is fixed to the front wall a top of thedispenser lip located longitudinally rearward of the front end, whereinthe top is located vertically above the dispensing aperture; wherein thelid adjusted to the closed position maintains vertical separation fromthe front wall to form a vertical opening between the front wall and thelid for the dispensing aperture; wherein the dispenser lip extendsvertically above a portion of the front wall through which thedispensing aperture extends, wherein an upper surface of the front endof the dispenser lip is located vertically below the dispensing apertureand the lid in the closed position, wherein the upper surface of thedispenser extends longitudinally behind the dispensing aperture, whereinthe upper surface at the top of the dispenser lip extends verticallyupward above the dispensing aperture at a position locatedlongitudinally behind the dispensing aperture.
 4. The device of claim 3wherein the top of the dispenser lip extends vertically above the trackwhen the lid is adjusted to the closed position such that the bladetravels vertically below the top of the dispenser lip when the lid isadjusted to the closed position, wherein the track is located verticallyabove the dispensing aperture.
 5. The device of claim 3 wherein thetrack extends laterally across the lid wherein the blade travelslaterally across the lid; and wherein the dispenser lip extendsvertically above the track when the lid is adjusted to the closedposition such that the blade travels along a lateral path verticallybetween the front end of the dispenser lip and the top of the dispenserlip when the lid is adjusted to the closed position; wherein the trackis located vertically above the dispensing aperture.
 6. The device ofclaim 1 further comprising: an upper portion of the lid that pivotallyattaches to the dispensing body, wherein the upper portion of the lidobstructs the dispensing aperture through the top of the dispensing bodywhen the lid is adjusted to the closed position; and a front portion ofthe lid wherein the front portion extends vertically downward from theupper portion, wherein the front portion of the lid obstructs thedispensing aperture through the front of the dispensing body when thelid is adjusted to the closed position.
 7. The device of claim 6 whereinthe track extends laterally across the front portion of the lid and theblade is secured to the front portion of the lid, wherein the track islocated vertically above the dispensing aperture.
 8. The device of claim6 further comprising: a side wall of the dispensing body; an end capthat attaches to the dispensing body opposite of the side wall, whereinthe end cap detaches and attaches to the dispensing body; a front bevelsecured to the front wall and the top wall wherein the front bevelangles downward from the top wall towards the front wall; a lid frontbevel wherein the lid front bevel angles downward from the upper portionof the lid to the front portion of the lid, wherein the front bevel andthe lid front bevel extends from the side wall to the end cap when thelid is adjusted to the closed position.
 9. The device of claim 8 furthercomprising: a rear wall of the dispenser body; a rear bevel secured tothe front wall and the rear wall wherein the rear bevel angles downwardfrom the top wall towards the rear wall, wherein the rear bevel extendsfrom the side wall to the end cap.
 10. The device of claim 1 furthercomprising: a side wall of the dispensing body; an end cap that attachesto the dispensing body opposite of the side wall, wherein the end capdetaches and attaches to the dispensing body; a rod installed betweenthe side wall and the end cap; a stopper wherein the rod inserts intothe stopper to enable the stopper to travel along the rod; and afastener inserted into the stopper that contacts the rod to secure thestopper to the rod wherein the fastener limits movement of the stopperlaterally across the rod.
 11. A rolled material dispensing device fordispensing a rolled material longitudinally forward from the device andcutting a portion of the rolled material, the device comprising: adispenser body in which the rolled material is positioned; a base of thedispenser body; a front wall of the dispenser body extending verticallyupward from the base; a top wall of the dispenser body; a rear wall ofthe dispenser body located opposite of the front wall; a dispensingaperture of the dispenser body located vertically above the front wallto provide an exit of the rolled material from the dispenser bodylongitudinally forward through the dispensing aperture; a lid secured tothe dispenser body wherein the lid adjusts to an open position thatexposes the dispensing aperture and a closed position that reduces avertical opening of the dispensing aperture, wherein the dispensingaperture is formed vertically between the front wall and the lid in theclosed position; an upper portion of the lid that attaches to thedispenser body, wherein the upper portion extends from the rear wall tothe front wall when the lid is adjusted to the closed position; a frontportion of the lid that extends downward from the upper portion, whereinthe front portion extends down toward the base when the lid is adjustedto the closed position; a blade secured to the front portion of the lid;a track in the front portion of the lid wherein the blade travelslaterally across the track in the lid; a dispenser lip secured to thefront wall wherein the dispenser lip extends longitudinally rearwardfrom the front wall and then extends vertically upward longitudinallybehind the front wall, wherein the dispenser lip extends verticallyabove the dispensing aperture at a position located longitudinallybehind the front wall; a front end of the dispenser lip located belowthe dispensing aperture, wherein the front end of the dispenser lip isfixed to the front wall; a top of the dispenser lip locatedlongitudinally rearward of the front end, wherein the top is locatedvertically above the dispensing aperture, wherein the front end of thedispenser lip is located below the top of the dispenser lip.
 12. Thedevice of claim 11, wherein the dispenser lip curves upward along alongitudinal axis when extending longitudinally rearward from the frontwall, wherein the dispenser lip extends longitudinally behind the frontwall towards the rear wall of the dispenser body, wherein an uppersurface of the front end of the dispenser lip is located verticallybelow the dispensing aperture, wherein the upper surface of thedispenser extends longitudinally behind the dispensing aperture, whereinthe upper surface of the top of the dispenser lip extends verticallyupward above the dispensing aperture at a position locatedlongitudinally behind the dispensing aperture.
 13. The device of claim12 further comprising: an adjustment aperture longitudinally between thefront portion of the lid in the closed position and the dispensing lip,wherein the adjustment aperture creates space between the front portionof the lid and the dispensing lip, wherein the adjustment apertureextends from the track to an exit of the dispensing body at thedispensing aperture located vertically between the lid and the frontwall; wherein the track is located vertically above the dispensingaperture.
 14. The device of claim 12 wherein the track extends laterallyacross the lid wherein the blade travels laterally across the lid; andwherein the top of the dispenser lip extends vertically above the trackwhen the lid is adjusted to the closed position such that the bladetravels along a lateral path vertically below the top of the dispenserlip when the lid is adjusted to the closed position; wherein the trackis located vertically above the dispensing aperture.
 15. The device ofclaim 11 further comprising: a side wall of the dispensing body; an endcap that attaches to the dispensing body opposite of the side wall,wherein the end cap detaches and attaches to the dispensing body; a rodinstallation aperture of the side wall; a rod installation aperture ofthe end cap; a rod installed between the side wall and the end capwherein the rod inserts into the rod installation aperture of the sidewall and the rod installation aperture of the end cap.
 16. The device ofclaim 15 further comprising: a stopper wherein the rod inserts into thestopper to enable the stopper to travel along the rod; and a fastenerthat inserts into the stopper and contacts the rod to secure the stopperto the rod to limit movement of the stopper laterally across the rod.17. The device of claim 11 wherein the lid adjusted to the closedposition maintains vertical separation from the front wall to form avertical opening for the dispensing aperture between the front wall andthe lid.
 18. A rolled material dispensing device for dispensing a rolledmaterial and cutting a portion of the rolled material, the devicecomprising: a dispenser body in which the rolled material is positioned;a base of the dispenser body; a front wall of the dispenser bodyextending vertically upward from the base; a top wall of the dispenserbody; a rear wall of the dispenser body located opposite of the frontwall; a dispensing aperture of the dispenser body to provide an openingin the dispensing body for exit of the rolled material from thedispenser body longitudinally forward through the dispensing aperture, alid secured to the dispenser body wherein the lid adjusts to an openposition that increases a size of the opening of the dispensing apertureand a closed position that at least decreases the size of the opening ofthe dispensing aperture; an upper portion of the lid that attaches tothe dispenser body, wherein the upper portion extends from the rear wallto the front wall when the lid is adjusted to the closed position; afront portion of the lid that extends vertically downward from the upperportion, wherein the front portion extends down toward the base when thelid is adjusted to the closed position; a blade secured to the frontportion of the lid; and a track in the front portion of the lid whereinthe blade travels laterally along the track in the lid; a side wall ofthe dispensing body; an end cap that attaches to the dispensing bodylaterally opposite of the side wall, wherein the end cap detaches andattaches to the dispensing body; a rod installation aperture of the sidewall; a rod installation aperture of the end cap; a rod installedbetween the side wall and the end cap wherein the rod inserts into therod installation aperture of the side wall and the rod installationaperture of the end cap; a stopper wherein the rod inserts into thestopper to enable the stopper to travel along the rod; and a fastenerthat inserts into the stopper and contacts the rod to secure the stopperto the rod to limit movement of the stopper laterally across the rod;and a dispenser lip secured to the front wall wherein the dispenser lipextends longitudinally rearward from the front wall and then extendsvertically upward longitudinally behind the front wall, wherein thedispenser lip extends vertically above the dispensing aperturelongitudinally behind the front wall.
 19. The device of claim 18,wherein the lid in the closed position maintains vertical separationbetween the front wall and the front portion of the lid to form avertical opening between the front wall and the lid at the dispensingaperture.
 20. The device of claim 19 further comprising: a front end ofthe dispenser lip located below the dispensing aperture, wherein thefront a top of the dispenser lip located longitudinally rearward of thefront end, wherein the top is located vertically above the dispensingaperture, wherein the front end of the dispenser lip is located belowthe top of the dispenser lip; wherein the dispenser lip curves upwardalong a longitudinal axis when extending longitudinally rearward fromthe front wall to the top, wherein an upper surface of the dispenser lipat the front end is located vertically below the dispensing aperture,wherein the upper surface of the dispenser extends longitudinally behindthe dispensing aperture, wherein the upper surface of the dispenser lipat the top extends vertically upward above the dispensing aperture at aposition located longitudinally behind the dispensing aperture; whereinthe track is located vertically above the dispensing aperture; whereinthe top of the dispenser lip is located vertically above the dispensinglip; wherein the dispensing aperture and the track are locatedvertically between the front end of the dispenser lip and the top of thedispenser lip.